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LYNBROOK, N.Y., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: BSTC), a biopharmaceutical company developing first in class collagenase-based products marketed as XIAFLEX in the U.S. and XIAPEX® in Europe and Eurasia, today announced that The Journal of Urology has electronically published the uncorrected proof of the pivotal IMPRESS (The Investigation for Maximal Peyronie's Reduction Efficacy and Safety Studies) trials on its website at www.jurology.com. These...

EXTON, Pa., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Morphotek(®) Inc., a subsidiary of Eisai Inc., announced today that its recently opened 60,000-square-foot pilot plant for the production of biological-based therapeutics to support early-stage clinical trials has been designated the 2013 Facility of the Year in the Sustainability category in a competition sponsored by the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), INTERPHEX, and Pharmaceutical Processing magazine. The...

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A talent gap in the scientific workforce has biopharmaceutical companies searching outside for fresh skills and alternate approaches to R&D staffing, according to PwC's Health Research Institute (HRI) in a new report published today. New R&D organizational models based on partnerships, alliances and even crowd sourcing are changing talent needs, challenging traditional talent management strategies and redefining the role of human...

VANCOUVER, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. (the "Company" or "Abattis") (OTC PINK: ATTBF) (CNSX: FLU), announces the engagement of BCIT to study the growth rates and novel compounds present in baby spinach. Mr. Mike Withrow, Chief Executive Officer on behalf of the Company, stated, "We are pleased to start on this project as it will substantiate the Vertical Automated Grow System (VAGS) acquired from Vertical Designs Ltd. and serve as a benchmark for...

CHESTERBROOK, Pa., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUXL), a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that The Journal of Urology has electronically published the uncorrected proof of the Company's pivotal IMPRESS (The Investigation for Maximal Peyronie's Reduction Efficacy and Safety Studies) trials, the phase III studies that assessed XIAFLEX(®) (collagenase clostridium histolyticum or CCH), a novel, in-office, biologic for the...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. and BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aratana Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines for cats and dogs (companion animals), today announced it has closed on a $12 million Series C financing. Proceeds will fund the continued expansion of Aratana's pipeline of companion animal therapeutic products. Existing Aratana investors, as well as new investors, participated in the over-subscribed financing. "Aratana is on a...

BELLEVILLE, ON, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. (TSX: BNC) (ASX: BNC), a research-based, technology-driven Canadian biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it is terminating its exclusive global veterinary license agreement with Trophogen Inc. effective immediately. The agreement was originally entered into in June, 2010 to provide commercial access for Bioniche to a patented, proprietary superagonist hormone technology platform developed by...

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGN) today announced that it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2012 financial and operating results on Thursday, February 14, 2013, before the U.S. financial markets open. The Company will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 8:30 AM EST that day. Conference Call Information To access this call, dial (888) 660-6127 (U.S.) or (973) 890-8355 (International). A link...

-Immunocidin(TM) and Sin Susto(TM) Launched at Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Conference- BELLEVILLE, ON, Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. (TSX: BNC) (ASX: BNC), a research-based, technology-driven Canadian biopharmaceutical company, today announced that its Immunocidin(TM) canine oncology therapy and its Sin Susto(TM) canine calming agent are both being launched in Canada at the annual Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Conference this week....

JUPITER, Fla., Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dyadic International, Inc., a global biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, manufacture and sale of enzymes and other proteins for the bioenergy, bio-based chemicals, biopharmaceuticals and industrial enzyme industries, announced today that it has been upgraded by OTC Markets to "Current Information" which is the highest trading tier on the OTC Pink marketplace. The disclosures required for this upgrade have been...